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Students excel in middle school art show
By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent Judges from the Fluvanna Art Association were again stunned by the young talent at the Fluvanna Middle School’s annual art show. The key to their success begins with their dedicated teacher Margie Kritzer’s, whose techniques allowed the students to use their imagination to create their...Fluco soccer team topped at home 4-0
By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent The Fluco boys’ soccer team was unable to generate much offense against the Western Albemarle Warriors on April 25. The Fluco defense worked hard, but a skilled Warrior team made the plays that were necessary and managed to put the ball in the goal three times in the first half to insure a win. The...
A fish farmer dives back into the pond
May. 3, 20180369 By Heather Michon, correspondent Once upon a time, Tom Simonin had 15 ponds scattered across 23 acres of land. He was busy installing ponds and water features for customers all around the region. His farm, Simonin’s Aquatic Treasures, was poised to become a destination for families looking for a fun local outing. Then it was...
Sheriff’s office hosts “Stop the Bleed” program
May. 3, 20180176 By Heather Michon, correspondent At the start of a talk hosted by the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night (April 25), EMT Kyle Alexander warned the audience that he was about to show some graphic photos. “So if anyone feels faint,” he encouraged, “it’s okay to step out into the hall.” Fortunately, the...
Aqua Virginia abandons rate increase, will study outdoor use
Infrastructure charge of up to 7 percent still in play By Heather Michon, correspondent In a surprise move, Aqua Virginia has abandoned its proposed rate increase and says it will refund customers for the increased rates paid over the past three months. Aqua had already significantly reduced its request for a rate hike after the...
Troxell pleads guilty in bank robbery
Apr. 24, 20180526 By Heather Michon Correspondent A Chesterfield County man charged in the October 2017 robbery of the Union Bank & Trust entered a plea of guilty in Fluvanna County Circuit Court on Friday (April 20). Under the plea agreement, Jeffery W. Troxell, Jr., 27, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Judge...